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Japan boasts a very high standard of living, which makes it one of the most expensive countries in the world to reside in. This is due to its highly competitive market and its position as an economic powerhouse, even though the economy h...

In Japan, autumn, or "shun no shikuzai" (literally "season of food"), is a time to savor the freshest and most flavorful ingredients. A deep awareness of seasonality is ingrained in Japanese culture, signifying elegance and sophisticatio...

In Japan, midsummer holds a special place in cultural traditions. There are 18 days designated as midsummer days. During this period, people exchange summer greeting cards. Among these days, two are known as the “Doyo no Ushi” named afte...

A Summer of Festivals in Japan Japan is known for its polite and reserved culture, but the country also knows how to celebrate. Summer in Japan is a season-long party with countless festivals, both local and regional. These summer festiv...

What is "Ochugen"? Gift giving is very popular in Japan and it's a big part of the culture. One particular gift-giving event is called "ochugen". Ochugen comes from the Taoist tradition of "chugen". This was an event around 15 July when ...

Sushi is almost synonymous with Japan and its culture. Virtually everyone in the world knows that sushi comes from Japan, and it's probably Japan's most recognizable export (along with electronics and cars). How popular is sushi in Japan...

Candy, chocolate, cakes, pies, they’re all popular in Japan! They’re also very colorful, as it is part of the Japanese culture. Unlike in the western world where “candy” encompasses most small sweet things like a candy bar (like a Snicke...

Like any red blooded American, I love pizza. In fact back in my school days, I was in the pizza club. So let me tell you, in Japan it is actually… an adventure. Culture of Pizza in Japan Let me start with the good news. Pizza is very pop...

When you’re hungry and want to eat right away, and are unconcerned about your health, nothing works better than fast food. There many different American fast food chains in Japan, let’s look at a few of the most common ones. McDonalds (...